OUR MANIFESTO
At AFA, we are on a mission to shatter the glass ceiling and redefine leadership. We are a specialized recruitment agency dedicated to connecting the most talented women with the top positions at leading companies. We believe that gender diversity at the highest levels of management is not only the right thing to do, but a critical driver of business success. By feminizing the recruitment pipeline, we empower our clients to build diverse, high-performing teams that can thrive in today's fast-paced, innovation-driven world.
OUR VALUES
Trust
We build long-lasting relationships with our talents and clients, founded on mutual trust and transparency.
Long-term
Our focus is on sustainable growth and empowerment, not short-term gains. We are invested in the long-term success of our partnerships.
Discretion
We handle all information and interactions with the utmost discretion, ensuring the privacy and confidentiality of our network.
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Meet our Consultants
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Co-FounderWith a successful first career as CEO of a crowdfunding tech company, where she led the company to acquisition, Alexia became a headhunter and established an irrefutable expertise in identifying and placing top talent across various industries. Passionate about people, her experience spans business growth, talent acquisition, and strategic leadership, allowing her to drive innovative HR solutions and promote diversity at a very high level in organizations.
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Co-FounderWith a diverse career at top firms like Deloitte, KPMG, LVMH, and Thales, Sarah has honed her skills in talent management and organizational development. Recently, at leading investment firm Partech, Sarah played a key role in talent strategy and support for portfolio companies. Passionate about innovation and gender diversity, Sarah is committed to helping businesses achieve their HR goals.
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ConsultantClaire Bourcier joined the AFA team in 2023, bringing valuable expertise in human resources. Before joining our team, Claire was an HR Expert at Brut, a leading media company. Her experience at the forefront of a dynamic media environment enriches our agency with deep insights into modern HR practices.
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ConsultantMarie de Santenac joined AFA bringing a wealth of experience as a recruiter and coach. Prior to that, Marie used to be a headhunter matching talents with meaningful career opportunities and supporting companies through recruitment and training. Marie's expertise in understanding deep career aspirations and facilitating successful integrations enriches our team’s capability to deliver exceptional HR solutions.
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They talk about us
BFM TV • Fev 2022
Parity in the Tech Sector: where do we stand?
Alexia Boeckx, AFA cofounder, answered listeners' questions, particularly about the role of women in tech in 2022, on the BFM Business program "Avec Vous," hosted by Lorraine Goumot.
MasterClass Maddyness • Fev 2023
Recruiting Women in Tech
[R]EVOLUTION is a series of masterclasses videos produced by Maddyness, featuring those who live and breathe gender parity and technology on a daily basis. In this first episode, discover the insights of Sarah Huet, co-founder of AFA, on the subject of recruitment.
Vivatech - BFM TV • Juin 2022
AFA on the BFM TV set at Vivatech
During our live appearance on BFM TV at Vivatech, Sarah Huet, co-founder of AFA, emphasized the importance of mentoring and role models for women at high levels, especially in the context of increasing female representation in tech teams.
BSMART TV - Jan 2023
The rise of women in key positions
Alexia Boeckx, AFA cofounder, discussed the rise of women in key positions on BSMART TV. She addressed AFA's positioning, the importance of sponsorship, and how companies benefit from diverse profiles.
BFM Business - TV - Happy Boulot - Jan 2023
Companies where it feels good to work as a woman
Sarah Huet, AFA cofounder, participated in the #happyboulot program and emphasized the importance of supporting women to achieve their ambitions rather than "cocooning" them. Thanks to Lorraine Goumot and the BFM Business team for this enriching discussion on gender balance and diversity.
Le Parisien - Jan 2023
AFA's unique positioning in “Le Parisien”
We had the honor of being featured on a full page in Le Parisien, describing our work at AFA and the origins of our journey. We are thrilled to reach many women, inspire vocations, and prompt companies to reflect. We thank Virginie de Kerautem and the Le Parisien team for their professionalism and support.